Final Paper
Select a company that is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange or NASDAQ Exchange and write a 1200- to 1700-word paper (with a typical font and spacing this will be between 5 and 6 pages) in which you present the following information:
Company Background. Discuss the background of the company: when it was founded, when it went public, valuation, type of business, business partners, and other pertinent information about the company.
Raising Capital for Expansion. Suppose that the company has decided to expand its production facilities and needs to raise $200 million.
Discuss the current state of financial markets and their relevance to the company and its success in this venture.
Discuss the Federal Reserve’s current monetary policy and the effect it will have on sources the company will consider to raise the appropriate capital. Information on the Federal Reserve is available at The Federal Reserve.
Sources of Funding. Discuss sources of funding that may be available to your company.
For stocks: Determine the cost of capital for raising funds through stocks. How will the stocks be valued?
For bonds: Determine the bond rating for your company. (Use one of the rating companies and document the source for your rating.) Determine the cost of capital for raising funds through the sale of bonds.
Consider the use of money markets and through sources such as the Internet and current periodicals. Determine the cost of raising money through money markets.
Consider the cost of a 10-year loan based at current bank interest rates available to your company.
Your paper should be clearly written, concise, and well organized. Proofread your paper to be sure spelling, grammar, and punctuations are correct. Document your paper accurately in APA format.